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6 months post- op unilateral breast reduction. Will my breast continue to drop and look more symmetrical? (Photo)

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bellaluna123May 10, 2022

I heard that 6 months after a breast reduction is when the breast fully drops. I was wondering if my breast will continue to drop and look somewhat more symmetrical once it’s been a year. The difference just seems too drastic. It’s really frustrating I was really looking forward to having more symmetrical breasts and I look almost as bad as I did before if Im stuck like this.

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